Brian's Tropicals (Ordering)

ABOUT:

Hi, I have a fairly large collection of tropical fish and frogs that make lots of babies that need good homes. I do not buy animals just to sell them again. Instead, I only sell the fish and frogs born in my own home. I am a microbiology professor at the local university and I am very busy with work and family. So, I will try to reply to your emails as soon as possible but only in the evenings. I also have a minimum order of $20, but I try to set very reasonable prices. My background is genetics and my research is on microbes so I'm confident that everything I sell is disease free and genetically healthy!

TERMS:

All animals have a 5 day live arrival guarantee that includes shipping. If the animals arrive dead or die after they have been in your house for a few days, I will either refund all of your money, including the shipping cost, or ship you replacements (my choice). The live arrival guarantee is void if the recipient is not present to accept the shipment. I reserve the right to delay shipment until the weather is appropriate. There are no more guarantees on the replacement animals. Since I cover the cost of shipping in the guarantee, I keep all shipping refunds due to late shipments by USPS.

SHIPPING:

Shipping is flat rate and there is always a live arrival guarantee that includes shipping. It doesn't matter how much you pack in the box, the price is the same. However, there is a $20 minimum order. Also, please order supplies and animals separately. My current shopping cart is not very sophisticated and can't figure out that the supplies and animals will ship separately and it needs two different shipping charges. So just order twice.

$10 for Fedex Ground (SUPPLIES only, NO fish or frogs. Plants can be included when the weather is ok). I ship the supplies separately from fish and frogs so if you have a mixed order, please order twice, once for the supplies and once for the animals.

$30 for USPS Express (as many FISH and plants as you want). I ship whenever the high temperatures are between 40 and 80 on both ends.

$80 for Fedex Priority Overnight (as many FROGS and plants as you want). This price is actually what it costs to ship to the other side of the country, especially in the winter when I double box and use heat packs. But if you're close to Ohio the price is much lower. I'm working on a shopping cart that can figure this out, but until then, I charge $80 up front and then I refund any excess. For example, if you live in Michigan and I ship to you in the winter, the frogs will be in a styro with two cardboard boxes around them. There will be insulation and heat packs between the two cardboard boxes. The boxes and heat packs cost me a total of $12. The shipping will be about $40. So the total is $52. Since you paid $80, I will then refund $28 after you receive the frogs. I ship whenever the temperatures are between 40 (low) and 80 (high) on both ends. Also, if at all possible, please send me the address for your local fedex facility so the box can be held for pickup. You can get the address at fedex.com. Oh, and please let me know your phone number, fedex requires it for live animals.

The new shopping cart is not the smartest. Please choose the proper shipping method when checking out (It gives four options). Also, I ship the supplies separately from fish and frogs so if you have a mixed order, please order twice, once for the supplies and once for the animals.


PAYMENT: I just installed a shopping cart on the site. Hopefully it works correctly and everything is self-explanatory. It will allow you to use credit cards or paypal. If you have any questions or it isn't working right, please email me.

You can view your shopping cart here:

REFERENCES:

Just a short note of appreciation for the tank. In this day, finding an indivudual who stands behind his business seems rare, and for that, I appreciate the gesture and goodwill. Sincerest thanks again, although your website has caused me indirectly to spend thousands of dollars on frogs!
Bruce
brucebcostagli@comcast.net

I got them today, both were alive and well! They are beautiful so healthy and active! Thank you so much! Feel free to use this as a testimonial as I want everyone to know how great you and your animals are!
Mark
xxburton182@gmail.com

Thanks Brian. The shrimp arrived alive and I'm not surprised considering the job you did shipping them. Even the heat pack had some life left in it. They colored up within minutes and immediately started eating. I have a densely planted tank full of hair and fuzz algae for them. They're not remotely shy and are hitting it off with their new tank mates: Galaxy Microrasboras/Celestichthys margaritatus. And even the weather cooperated in the end. I couldn't be happier. So thanks for everything.
Diane
homestdr@mtida.net

I bought my first two frogs from Brian and he was very helpful and patient with my questions. I picked them up at his house and got to see his incredible basement. Since then, I bought five more frogs from him and all are happy and healthy. I will definitely be purchasing more from him in the future.
Arlan
asilsdor@columbus.rr.com

Brian's fish arrived in excellent shape. Less than 3 days later they were spawning. Excellent communications and easy to work with. You won't go wrong purchasing fish from Brian.
Mickey
mickey_w@earthlink.net

I ordered 10 Crystal Red shrimp from and am very pleased with the whole process. Brian sent me some very nice specimens and even included extras. CRS are not easy to keep and the fact that they are so healthy is a testament to his care in breeding them. Couple of the shrimp are some of the biggest CRS that i have ever seen in my life. Definitely recommended.
Marc
marcwong@gmail.com

I was very pleased with every aspect of my purchases. Brain's fish arrived as promised and exceeded my expectations. Fish are beautiful. Packaged very well.Best of all was Brian's prompt response to my questions and concerns. Recommend him very highly.
Antoinette
tonichick01@earthlink.net

I have purchased twice from Brian and both times my frogs arrived super healthy and nice and plump. I would not hesitate to buy from Brian again.
Amy
amy@summitwynds.com

I recommend Brian very highly. I ordered the shrimp and received very healthy ones, and extras too. Not only that, he replies to e-mail very promptly, shipping is unbelievably fast, and he is a great person to deal with.
Karin
carpentek002@hawaii.rr.com

Brian's tadpole system is a must have for anyone raising frog tads. No more manual water changes! This well thought out and designed system has saved me many hours of time. Brian's customer service and response to questions will definitely make me a return customer.
Lance
lwalkerjr@walkercc.com

I ordered a D. i. intermedius from Brian. WOW WHAT A SHOW STOPPER!! This frog arrived ON TIME, boxed PERFECTLY and was in EXCELLENT HEALTH! I will be purchasing from Brian again in the very near future. I'd also like to add that Brian's e-mail response time is probably the fastest I've ever seen. His attention to his customers is top notch, second to none. THANKS BRIAN!
Antone Jones
frogtofall@hotmail.com

I ordered a pair of Betta albimarginata from Brian. They look absolutely great. It is obvious that they have been well fed and tended with care. The female looks ready to spawn. The fish were ordered on a Sunday and were in my tank by Tuesday afternoon. What more can you ask for?
Bob Kulesa
fredwilmak@earthlink.net

I have bought a lot of fishes in the last years but I never felt so glad to receive them like with these amazing Betta albimarginata, the reasons?: First of all Brian is a great person and seller this combined with the amazing quality of fishes and very professional packaging permit that fishes arrived in excellent condition and right now I like to buy more Bettas. For sure is very hard find everything in only one seller: honest, professional, communicative with a lot of experience and who offer wonderful and very healthy animals. Highly recommended! Thank You.
Juan Torres
juniorbh3000@yahoo.com.br

I received a group of 4 fantastic B. albimarginata from Brian, these are amazing healthy fish and have already started to establish territories, they started to eat mosquito larva and brine shrimp strait off the bat, they are showing no stress colors and I am all around very PLEASED with Brian and his packaging and fantastic quality of fish, I will for sure be buying from him again.
Craig Bolton
www.midnightbettas.com

I ordered a pair of betta albimarginatas from Brian and he went out of his way to ensure a great transaction and refunded me an excess amount of shipping I had given him. I would definitely do business with him again in the future!
William
wlau@earthlink.net

Great service, great frogs, odered four pumilio man creeks in Jan. of 2006. Service was very fast and frogs arrived without any problems. All are doing very well, and I will definetely be doing business with Brians tropicals in the future.
Jeff
Jeffkalda@aol.com

I bought a couple of plecos from Brian and what can I say, he's a great seller. Great communication, reply to my e-mail immediately and the goods arrived as promised. I will definately recommend him and certainly would like to buy from again in the future.
Scott
scott_dee2001@yahoo.com

Brian is a great person to deal with and he stands by his word. He has great prices and wonderful animals. If I am looking for frogs he is my first stop.
Drew
Grungpunker@comcast.net

I ordered a pair of A. Australes and they are magnificent, even more beautiful than I had expected. They arrived right on time and looking very healthy. They started eating the next day, and now three days later they are still happy and going strong. Thanks Brian! I will recommend you to everyone I know!!
Stacy
disposablegoldfish@yahoo.com

The frogs I purchased from Brian were beautiful healthy specimens at a affordable price. Brian provided helpful care tips and the frogs arrived on the day I requested. I would not hesitate to buy again.
Brian M.
BFMcEvoy@aol.com

I purchased 4 D. imitator intermedius from Brian that are all beautifully marked, fat, healthy, and eating well. From showing me around his impressive frog room and taking lots of time to discuss various aspects of keeping and breeding dendrobatids, he was a pleasure to deal with. Brian is extremely knowledgeable and professional and I will certainly purchase frogs from him in the future.
Eric
ebauernschmidt@yahoo.com

Brian is a top notch guy. Great frogs. Healthy as all. The service is excellent. I have been having a problem with my fruit flies and Brian has helped me all the way. I will be back for more frogs as soon as I get the experience under my belt. It is hard to find people this good. And I know to stick with a good thing when I find it. Thanks again Brian.
Jason
Fishworlderie@aol.com

I purchased 3 pairs of Aphyosemion australe from Brian. After checking out his website, I hoped the quality of his fish were as good as his website and fishroom looked. I wasn't disappointed--these fish were show quality! Just to let all of you know, my experience competing in AKA (American Killifish Assoc.) throughout regional shows in Midwest has made me pretty good at recognizing great fish. Keep up the good work, Brian!
Jim
fishscatterer@comcast.net

I bought 4 Dendrobates auratus from Brian. I am really happy that I decided to buy from Brian. They arrived healthy with big bellies and ready to eat some more. Wonderful person to deal with and with no doubt I will buy from him again soon. Thanks Brian.
Diego Cubas
diegocubas@gmail.com

I bought four zebra plecos from Brian, and while we had to wait for a break in the weather to ship, he was great about keeping me posted on their well-being, and not selling them elsewhere! The fish all arrived via Fed-Ex happy, healthy and eating like pigs. It's been several months and they are still doing fine. I'd buy from him again, easy guy to deal with, honest, and sells a quality product.
Karen Perdue
windamyr@yahoo.com

I bought two zebra plecos from Brian. All I have to say is he is a great guy! We had to wait for about two months before weather cleared up but.....in a tragic accident, the shipment was stuck in progress from a break in the shipping belts which in turn froze the two zebras! Brian quickly refunded my money. He is a honest and respectable guy! I recommend him!
Jeremy Cisneros aka. jerms55555
jerms_5@mac.com

Purchased 2 pairs of imports from Brian. I was able to pick out the exact ones I wanted, and he offered to replace any if we guessed wrong on the sex. The frogs were healthy and fat, and are still doing well to this day months after the purchase. Will be doing business with him again soon!
Kyle Kopp
kyle1745
www.kylesphotos.com

Brianstropicals is on of the most impressive operations I have ever personally witnessed. From the awsome Zebra Pleco breeding tanks to the Unbelieveable Dart Frog room. Brian runs a top-notch operation with some of the finest specimens I have ever bought.
Jeff Beckley
jeffrey_beckley@hotmail.com

I purchased 3 pairs (2- Man Creek, 1- Chiriqui Grande) of imported Pumilio from Brian. All were in excellent condition when I received them and are still fat and healthy today, many months later. I definately will be purchasing more frogs from Brian down the road.
Matt Rogers
MRogers1@insight.rr.com

I received 6 Man Creeks from Brian, 3 pairs exactly the first time around. They are still alive and producing nice little froglets. I would not hesitate to purchase frogs from him again.
Jace King
guyking@insightbb.com

Brian has a topnotch fishroom and an amazing dart frog breeding facility. I bought a group of panda cichlids (Apistogramma nijsseni) and a half dozen bristlenose plecos (Ancistrus sp) -every one was a perfect specimen and they are thriving. Brian was very gracious inviting us over to see his operation and generously revealing his care techniques.
I would recommend Brian's animals and expertise to everyone!
Amy Zerkle
Reptile4me@aol.com

Brian's set up is professional in a way that would make any hard-core hobbyist drool. Don't visit his place unless you want to totally rethink the way you have your tanks laid out, having him ship to you is an excellent alternative however. The L46 H. zebra F1s I got from him have been thriving and healthy since day 1.
Christopher Cooke
chrcooke@med.umich.edu

Brian's great, replied to my e-mails right away, and found me the coolest male Bristlenose (ancistrus sp.), a big specimen, nearly 6" long! Great job packing & shipping despite the US post office's slowness (5 days by priority mail = one rather irritated fish). But he has settled in just fine, no signs of stress. Obviously, Brian takes excellent care of all his animals. :) Thanks, Brian!
Jinny Chieu
J4782@aol.com

Awesome cute little zebra pleco from Brian. Nice packaging, and reply my email right away, and helpful. I will definately buy from him again and will also recommended him to all my friend.
Khai Thian
tbkhai@yahoo.com

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